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Black Patch After Applying Garlic On Face. White Patch After Peeling Skin. Remedy?
Hello, two weeks ago, I put garlic on my face for my acne . I left it overnight and when I woke up a black patch was on the front of my forehead . Two days later, it seemed dried so I peeled it. The skin was somewhat pink but in two days it diminished slightly. Now I am left with a white patch on my forehead. What remedies or products should I use?
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Wed, 14 Nov 2012
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I think you have developed Post inflammatory hypo pigmentation,which the discolouration after the inflammation has been settled.
You can leave it alone and observe for a little while like 2-3 weeks and in that time it should settle or diminish but if not then there is no harm in seeing a dermatologist to have a look and advise you further.
I hope you ll find this information helpful.
Best of luck .
You can leave it alone and observe for a little while like 2-3 weeks and in that time it should settle or diminish but if not then there is no harm in seeing a dermatologist to have a look and advise you further.
I hope you ll find this information helpful.
Best of luck .
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